Saudi Energy Ministry: Pipeline halted as a precaution following multiple attacks

A senior source in the Saudi Ministry of Energy stated that the East-West Pipeline in the Riyadh and Medina regions was targeted several times on Thursday morning. As a precaution, the pipeline was shut down, and the attacks resulted in some injuries, for which medical care was provided. The source clarified that emergency response teams and specialized technical crews began their work immediately after the attacks, taking necessary measures to secure the pipeline and verify its integrity, in accordance with approved safety procedures and emergency plans, in coordination with relevant authorities.